Student Voice
Student voice is a central feature of Caldicot School. It allows our students to have greater ownership of the decision-making and consultative procedures within the school; it provides the student community with both a platform for their views and an opportunity to shape policy and strategy.
The bodies that deliver this objective are Student Council, House Councils and Student Leadership Groups.
Student Council: An election is held in the Summer term to elect the new members of the Student Council. Six students from each house are elected by students to stand in the student council. The Student council meet with the Head Teacher and School Governors every half-term. They also take part in other activities relevant to the council.
The school council is an active body that contributes positively to many aspects of school life. These students play a valuable role in decision-making (Estyn)
House Council: Each form groups selects a form speaker who represents their form in a student voice meeting every half-term with their Head of House and Student Heads of House. These meetings focus on issues relevant to their forms and houses and gives students the opportunity to comment on many aspects of school life.
Student Leadership roles: Over 20 different leadership roles are on offer for students to embrace specific areas of interest and expertise. Students apply for roles such as Sports Captains, Performing Arts Captains and Leaders in literacy, digital skills and numeracy throughout the year. Such roles enable students to celebrate their Houses, take part in student voice and develop important life skills linked with leadership and teamwork.